Cisco 48-Port Network and DNA Essentials to Advanced Upgrade License (7 Year)
This 7-year Cisco license upgrade unlocks advanced network and DNA capabilities, enhancing security, automation, and visibility for your business infrastructure.
- Enhanced Network Visibility: Gain deeper insights into network traffic and user behavior for better performance tuning.
- Advanced Security Features: Access enhanced threat detection, policy enforcement, and segmentation capabilities.
- Automation and Orchestration: Streamline network operations with advanced tools for configuration and management.
- Extended Software Access: Ensure continuous access to the latest software features and security updates for the duration of the term.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco 48-Port Network and DNA Essentials to Advanced Upgrade License provides a 7-year subscription, transitioning your network infrastructure from foundational to advanced capabilities. It unlocks enhanced features for network assurance, security, and automation, ensuring your network operates efficiently and securely.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license is designed for businesses utilizing Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. It integrates directly into your existing network stack, providing a pathway to sophisticated network management without requiring a complete hardware overhaul.
- Feature Unlock: Moves from Cisco DNA Essentials to Cisco DNA Advantage features.
- Extended Term: Provides 7 years of continuous software access and support.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports up to 48 ports on compatible Cisco platforms.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain compliance with evolving security and operational standards.
- Operational Efficiency: Simplifies network management through advanced automation and analytics.
This 7-year upgrade empowers SMB and mid-market teams to achieve enterprise-grade network control and security without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Unlock Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate routine network tasks, such as configuration deployment and policy updates, reducing manual intervention and potential errors. Streamline network operations by centralizing management and provisioning across multiple devices.
wired networks, wireless networks, network segmentation, policy enforcement, centralized management
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate threat detection and response with advanced security analytics and integrated threat intelligence feeds. Protect sensitive business data by implementing granular network segmentation and access controls.
security operations, threat mitigation, access control, compliance requirements, data protection
Improve Network Performance and Assurance
Gain deep visibility into network health and application performance with advanced telemetry and analytics. Proactively identify and resolve network issues before they impact business operations or user productivity.
network monitoring, performance optimization, troubleshooting, user experience, operational efficiency
Key Features
Cisco DNA Advantage Features
Access to advanced network automation, security, and assurance capabilities that improve operational efficiency and reduce risk.
7-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term access to software features and support, ensuring predictable costs and continuous protection for your network investment.
48-Port Capacity
Supports a significant number of network ports, suitable for growing SMB and mid-market network environments.
Enhanced Telemetry and Analytics
Enables deeper insights into network behavior and performance, facilitating proactive troubleshooting and optimization.
Advanced Security Policies
Allows for granular control over network access and traffic flow, enhancing the security posture against evolving threats.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security, high availability, and compliance with strict regulations like PCI DSS, all of which are enhanced by advanced network management and security features.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data and must comply with HIPAA, necessitating secure, reliable, and auditable network operations that advanced licensing can provide.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often deploy complex networks for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, benefiting from advanced automation and visibility to ensure uptime and security.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information and require secure, reliable network access to support their operations and maintain client trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between DNA Essentials and DNA Advantage?
DNA Essentials provides foundational network management and security features. DNA Advantage builds upon this by adding advanced capabilities like network automation, enhanced security analytics, application visibility, and network assurance.
What hardware is this license compatible with?
This license is designed for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches and other compatible Cisco platforms that support Cisco DNA software.
What does a 7-year term mean for my business?
A 7-year term means you are entitled to use the software features and receive support and updates for the full duration. This provides long-term planning certainty and ensures your network remains current and secure.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.